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COP31: EU FTA on horizon, but India won't budge on CBAMIndia's environment minister Bhupender Yadav reaffirmed the country's opposition to trade-linked barriers at COP31. The upcoming negotiatio...
Make urban legend real: Our cities must become far more business-friendly for India to achieve high per-capita incomeIndia's urban population has grown slowly, with a significant portion living in small rural habitations. The country requires substantial r...
India's data centre capacity set for 5x surge by 2030By March 2030, India’s data centre capacity is projected to soar to 7.5 gigawatts, fueled by escalating demand from global hyperscalers and...
India, EU discuss FTA implementation ahead of December signingIn an effort to advance their free trade agreement, India and the European Union held pivotal discussions led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh ...
India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s footprint in OceaniaMore than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positi...
India, EU discuss FTA implementation, customs cooperation and market access in BrusselsIndia and the European Union engaged in discussions regarding the implementation of their Free Trade Agreement. Commerce Secretary Rajesh A...
US trade deal will protect all sensitive Indian interests, says Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s trade deal with the US would protect sensitive interests, including those of farmers, and give ...
Government should support both job-creating and frontier industries: EAC-PM chairman DevS Mahendra Dev highlighted the importance of supporting job-creating and frontier industries for future economic growth. He mentioned that ...
Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwiseBetween 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relatio...
AI could unlock $2.52 trillion in annual global economic value: ReportArtificial intelligence is projected to generate $2.52 trillion in annual economic value globally through automation. However, increased de...
Infosys Q2 net profit rises 6.2%; projects weakest growth in seven yearsRevenue rose 10.7% yearly and 2.1% quarter-on-quarter to reach Rs 49,244 crore. Infosys lowered its guidance for 2026-27 to 1-2% in constan...
India’s growth story needs jobs to match the numbers, says ex-RBI Governor D SubbaraoFormer RBI Governor D Subbarao has said India must make economic growth more employment-intensive, warning that rapid output expansion alon...
Asia’s resilience masks a growing jobs challenge as AI reshapes workThe Asia-Pacific region has shown resilience despite energy shocks and trade restrictions, with the IMF projecting 4.8% growth. While some ...
India-New Zealand FTA comes into effect todayThe FTA will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepre...
UAE VAT changes to increase costs and compliance burden for Indian businessesWhile the rules apply to all businesses operating in the UAE, Indian companies account for about 20-25% of total businesses, with over 265,...
Mutual fund holdings of IT stocks sink to record low in SeptemberIndian mutual funds decreased their investment in Information Technology stocks amid worries about artificial intelligence disruption and r...
India needs policy credibility and continuity to sustain FDI as strong growth alone is not enough, says KIEP expertIndia needs to maintain policy credibility and continuity to sustain foreign investment inflows, as strong economic growth alone may not be...
Delhi traders urge PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal to postpone protests till January 31Bharatiya Udyog Vyapar Mandal has requested political protests in Delhi to be postponed until January 31, next year. This appeal highlighte...
Indian Navy inducts multi-purpose INS Samarthak, a drone mothership and weapons testbed, the first major warship built by a private shipyardSamarthak, the first multi-purpose vessel built by a private shipyard to be commissioned into the Indian Navy, has entered service with mor...
CEA Nageswaran pitches for MSME-specific approach to NPA classification normsV Anantha Nageswaran emphasized the need to revise non-performing asset classification norms for micro, small and medium enterprises. He hi...